Theo Green was renowned as a master trainer of apprentice jockeys, moulding raw teenagers into highly professional sportsmen and outstanding ambassadors for their industry.

His major success stories included Ron Quinton, Darren Beadman and Malcolm Johnston who all won multiple Sydney Jockeys' Premierships as well as many of Australia's biggest races.

The Theo Green Medal is awarded annually to Sydney's champion apprentice jockey.

Green was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.

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